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Missile defense
Measures designed to detect, identify, track, and defeat attacking (ballistic) missiles in both strategic and theater tactical roles, during any portion of their flight trajectory (boost, post-boost, midcourse, or terminal) or to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of such attack.
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feasibility study
Military; Missile defense
A study of the applicability or desirability of any management or procedural system from the standpoint of advantages versus disadvantages in any given case.
capital satellite
Military; Missile defense
A highly valued or costly satellite, as distinct from an inexpensive decoy satellite. Some decoys might be so expensive as to be considered capital satellites.
area of influence
Military; Missile defense
A geographical area wherein a commander is directly capable of influencing operations by maneuver or fire support systems normally under his command or control.
structured design
Military; Missile defense
A disciplined approach to software design that adheres to a specified set of rules based on principles such as top-down design, stepwise refinement, and data flow analysis.
missile destruct
Military; Missile defense
Intentional destruction of a missile or similar vehicle for safety or other reasons.
revisit interval
Military; Missile defense
The time that elapses between successive observations of an object from a single sensor.
combat readiness
Military; Missile defense
Synonymous with operational readiness, with respect to missions or functions performed in combat.
